Download or read book Contract Closeout written by Carolynn J. Schneck and published by . This book was released on 2019-06 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this joint applied project was to investigate and provide a comprehensive overview of current cross-organizational contract closeout practices. The goal of this project was to identify, compare, and document methods utilized and determine whether or not Regional Contracting Office-Hawaii (RCO-HI) may leverage established best practices. To mitigate the current problem of excessive overaged Army contracts, the following questions were asked: 1. Are other local contracting offices leveraging best practices to meet Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) contract closeout timelines? 2. If so, can RCO-HI benefit by incorporating those best practices into the current closeout process? 3. What improvements, if any, are necessary to improve RCO-HI's closeout process? Information was gathered through survey questionnaires targeted to acquisition professionals. In addition, a literary review provided potential best practices and tools capable of improving RCO-HI's current closeout process. This research project is an additional resource in the continued effort by RCO-HI to improve processes and reduce risks associated with overaged contracts.
Download or read book Conducting Contract Closeout written by National Contract Management Association Staff and published by . This book was released on 1993-07 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses the various aspects of contract closeout to assist contract managers throughout the closeout process. It covers far requirements, specific contract terms, payment provisions & file & storage disposal. Case studies are also included to illustrate the key aspects of this vital function of contract management.
Download or read book Managing the Contract Closeout Process written by and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 205 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The primary objective of this thesis was to review the closeout process within DoD activities and determine how the process might be made more efficient. Secondary objectives include identifying the problems in the current process and determining the impact of failure to close out contracts in the time frame stated in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). Finally, a Contract Closeout Process Summary has been developed as a by-product of this thesis. This guide can be utilized as a training aid or procedures manual.
Download or read book Federal Services Contracting for the Contracts Professional written by Michael E Giboney J D and published by Smg Office Supplies. This book was released on 2016-03-02 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In recent years, up to 80 percent of annual civilian contracting dollars have been used to purchase services, while over 50 percent of Department of Defense procurement spending has been used for the acquisition of services. Experience with service contracting over the decades has brought about many special rules. The contracts professional can play a more effective role in the acquisition of services by having a greater understanding of their unique elements and the impact that they have on the acquisition process.
Download or read book Conducting Contract Closeout written by National Contract Management Association (U.S.) and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Conducting Contract Closeout written by National Contract Management Association (U.S.) and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Administration of the Contract Closeout Process Within DoD written by and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 58 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The overall objective of the audit within DoD was to determine whether the contract closeout process within DoD was accomplished in an efficient and effective manner. The three prior reports addressed the objectives related to the timeliness of contract closeout, the validity of unliquidated obligations, the collection of over-payments on incentive contracts with cost underruns, and applicable internal controls. This report addresses the objectives related to the delivery of goods and services, payments by the Government, the accuracy of the Mechanization of Contract Administration Services (MOCAS) system, and applicable internal controls.
Download or read book Streamlining the Contract Closeout Process written by James Valovcin and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 93 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The primary purpose of this thesis is to review the management of the contract closeout process (primarily within the Defense Contract Management Command and selective Department of the Navy contracting activities) and determine if it is performed in an effective and efficient manner. The frequency of occurrence and level of difficulty of the fifteen contract closeout steps listed in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) were assessed and analyzed. Secondary objectives include identifying the areas that impede the process and/ or are neglected throughout the process and the ramifications thereof. Finally, recommendations are presented for a "streamlined" approach to the contract closeout process that can be applied throughout the entire contract administration cycle.
Download or read book Foreign Military Sales written by Kristin Acquavella and published by . This book was released on 2000-12-01 with total page 113 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1968, the Foreign Military Sales Act was written with a primary objective of facilitating the common defense by entering into international arrangements with friendly nations. Shrinking defense budgets have shaped an industrial base that is dependent on foreign markets in order to survive. Both the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) provide detailed guidance for negotiating contracts with foreign countries and stipulate that U.S. laws apply regardless of foreign policy. The FAR also provides the procedural requirements for the contract closeout process. Often the process is not completed in a timely or proper manner, resulting in noncompliance with contract closeout time frames, increased backlog, dissatisfied customers and significant monetary ramifications. The primary purpose of this thesis is to review the management of the contract closeout process and analyze it using process innovation tools. The FAR lists 15 specific Administrative Contracting Officer contract closeout steps that must be completed once a contract is deemed physically complete. Those steps are depicted using KOPeR methodology to identify process pathologies and shortcomings. Further, it develops two redesign alternatives that offer good potential to further streamline the process.
Download or read book Contract Management Body of Knowledge Sixth Edition written by National Contract Management Association and published by . This book was released on 2019-07-20 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Study of Government Contract Closeout Techniques for Effective Contract Administration written by Foster LeRoy Levy and published by . This book was released on 1966 with total page 90 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Final Report on the Audit of the Administration of the Contract Closeout Process at the Defense Contract Management Region Dallas written by and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 10 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is our final report on the Audit of the Administration of the Contract Closeout Process at the Defense Contract Management Region, Dallas (DCMR, Dallas), for your information and use. The work covered by this report is part of our larger audit of the Defense Logistics Agency's contract closeout process. That audit is, in turn, a part of a related Government-wide audit sponsored by the President's Council on Integrity and Efficiency. The audit was made from January to October 1989. The objectives of the audit were to determine the timeliness of the contract closeout process, the validity of unliquidated obligations on contracts awaiting closeout, and the timeliness of collection of overpayments on incentive contacts with cost underruns. As part of the audit, we also evaluated internal controls over the contract closeout process. As of December 31, 1988, the Contract Administration Report at DCMR, Dallas, showed that administrative contracting officers (ACO's) were administering 34,696 contracts and that 5,345 of those contracts were complete and awaiting contract closeout. The contracts that were awaiting closeout had $117.6 million of unliquidated obligations. The audit showed that, overall, the Defense Contract Management Region, Dallas, administered the contract closeout process effectively. The Defense Contract Management Region took actions during the audit to advise contracting officers of opportunities to deobligate funds and to take steps to recoup one overpayment. This report contains no recommendations.
Download or read book Administration of the Contract Closeout Process at the Defense Contract Management District Mid Atlantic written by and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 51 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Applying Continuous Process Improvement to the Contract Closeout Process written by Daniel J. Motherway and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this study is to streamline the contract closeout process through the application of continuous process improvement techniques. A methodology for the identification of procedures involved in the process and problem areas in the process was developed. Available literature was reviewed and personal interviews were conducted to develop a model of the contract closeout process and to identify problems in the contract closeout process. Continuous Process Improvement procedures were applied to the contract model and the problems identified to eliminate the problems and increase the efficiency of the process. Recommendations included: increasing the priority placed on the close out of U.S. Government contracts, development of an automated system for the close out of U.S. Government contracts, development of a training program in the contract closeout process, improvement of communications between organizations involved in the contract closeout process, and application of continuous process improvement procedures to reduce the time required to close out U.S. Government contracts. Streamlining the contract closeout process.
Download or read book Administration of the Contract Closeout Process at the Defense Contract Management District West written by and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Managing Federal Government Contracts written by Charles D. Solloway Jr., CPCM and published by Berrett-Koehler Publishers. This book was released on 2013-02-01 with total page 499 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You've Got Questions – We've Got Answers Questions can arise at any point in the process of working with government contracts. Now, you have an accessible resource you can trust for authoritative answers.Managing Federal Government Contracts: The Answer Book covers the contract management process from planning to closeout and all the steps in between. Using the regulations and legislation as a basis, author Charles Solloway draws on his many years of experience to craft answers that will help you address the issues you face every day . This book provides answers to the questions most commonly asked by government program and contracting personnel, contracting officer's representatives, contractor employees, inspectors, and all those involved in government contract management. The question-and-answer format makes getting the information you need quick and efficient. Examples of forms and templates drawn from actual contract work are included to make your work easier. Along with the basics on the roles of the various contract team members and the different aspects associated with each contract type, this resource covers: • Partnering issues • Data use for efficient contract management • Remedial actions and how to properly initiate them • The government's role with subcontractors Don't let your questions go unanswered. Get Managing Federal Government Contracts: The Answer Book.
Download or read book Enterprise Contract Management written by Anuj Saxena and published by J. Ross Publishing. This book was released on 2008-02-15 with total page 345 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Globalization, increased economic and geopolitical uncertainty, technological advancements, and a rise in the number of regulations and legislations have led to a significant rise in the importance, volume, and complexity of modern contractual agreements. Yet, in spite of these profound changes, many organizations still manage the contracting process in a fragmented, manual, and ad-hoc manner, resulting in poor contract visibility, ineffective monitoring and management of contract compliance, and inadequate analysis of contract performance. The net effect of this has been a heightened interest in re-engineering and automation of Enterprise Contract Management (ECM) processes across industry sectors and geographies. Enterprise Contract Management: A Practical Guide to Successfully Implementing an ECM Solution addresses all the questions surrounding ECM, ECM solutions, and the project management, change management, and risk management considerations to ensure its successful implementation. This concise text will help your organization manage the challenges of the contract life cycle and the key success factors and pitfalls in a typical ECM solution. It is a must read for corporate executives, buyers, procurement and strategic sourcing specialists, contract administrators and procurement managers. There is currently no other book available on ECM solutions. All existing books on contract management focus on the legal aspects of contracts, but none describe the functions, features, capabilities of technology solutions that support ECM, nor do they explain the key considerations for ensuring a successful ECM solution implementation.
